What these Brits wish they knew before buying abroad…

What these Brits wish they knew before buying abroad…

Dreaming of owning your very own bolthole in the sun? These five Brits made it happen – buying properties in France, Italy, Spain and Cyprus. But even with their success stories, each of them had a moment of “I wish I’d known that sooner.” Whether you’re planning a...
British couple buys French manor for the price of UK flat

British couple buys French manor for the price of UK flat

When John Doyle and his wife were looking to buy a larger home, they originally looked in the UK. “We live in a small flat in Walton-on-Thames,” Doyle says, and they wanted a house, but they couldn’t afford anything in the UK. So they began to look further...
Why Paul chose Spain for a fresh start at 75

Why Paul chose Spain for a fresh start at 75

When Paul Jackson’s life changed during lockdown, he realised retirement didn’t have to mean settling. At 75, he sold up in the UK and relocated to inland Spain for a simpler, sunnier life. His goal? To spend his winters in the sun, explore Europe by motorhome and...